Bugs and flowers go hand and hand. This little black and yellow guy was probing for nectar while doing a little polinating at the same time. One of the things that is fun about macro photography is getting a glimpse into a world you really can not see with the naked eye and all too often we forget that just because we can not see something it does not matter.
nature has no boss 
“Out of sight, out of mind”. What food do we eat that doesn’t depend on pollination? There are few that come to mind…
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A few but not many..A new perspective is gained by understanding that our view of the universe is directly tied to the limitations of our sensory organs and there is so we just do not know. Humbling and exciting.
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Fascinating little buzzers aren’t they? Love bees, and we got some funny looks on occasions when we assisted several to flowers to feed. Got to look after the bees. They do more than people think.
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They sure do and some might only view them as creatures that sting instead of vital for providing us food to eat.
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He’s so furry! 🙂
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That fuzzy layer is cool isn’t it. Maybe keeps him warm on the cool summer nights in the high country where this was photographed.
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awesome
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Thanks Shahini.
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Macro photography is so interesting because of that surprise factor. I really enjoy seeing the minuscule things that we can’t appreciate without the aid of a lens. Beautiful shot.
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Thanks I agree whole heartedly. The surprise is so cool and like stepping into a new universe. The fractal details are revealed and go on and on. Hope your day is going great and wishing you a great weekend.
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Wonderful detail! All those hairs!
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Fuzzy little guy for sure. Gotta keep warm on those cool mountain evenings. Have a grey weekend.
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you too!
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Well that should have been great not grey weekend. 🙂
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loool
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Great macro!!
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Thanks Dina and have a great weekend.
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What an awesome photo!!!! May I use this sometime, Mike? Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Hi Natalie, hope you re doing well. Feel free to use the photo in fact it would be great and an honor. have a great week end.
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Wonderful shot and the awareness that it inspires – love it!
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Thanks Eliza.
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Amazing photograph, this is why I love macro photography, there are amazing things we cannot see with our naked eyes.
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Indeed, there is a beauty that extends beyond what we can see.
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Oh, my! That’s stunning detail! Great photo!
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Thanks, macro photography is fun when you get to see those little things.
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Wow! what a great picture of that bee.
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Thanks, hope you are having a great weekend.
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So very true Mike. What an absolutely stunning close up.
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great it is..i myself enjoy macro photography a lot. It is really awesome viewing the every detail of the wonderful nature…
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Hi and thanks for the kind feedback. We really appreciate it. Hop eyou are having a great weekend and wishing you a great week ahead.
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Extraordinary photo!
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Thanks Belinda.
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Yep …..amazing …..and a wonderful image captured as ever sir
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Thanks.
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Gorgeous capture.
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Thanks Teri.
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One of the nice things about seeing the bees like this is that they look so endearing (well, maybe not this guy; he looks kind of trendy and hip). I try to make sure the garden is full of flowering things for them and pesticide free…
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HI, yes when we get a look we see more than just something that might sting you. It is fun to go out to a green full of flowers and see the bees buzzing about. It bring another dimension of life to the flowers.
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Nice image! I’m often surprised when I try macro photography in the garden and yard at how many plants and animals are so fuzzy! Especially watermelon tendrils — wow!
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HI Marry, I know what you are talking about the squash, cucumber and so many plants a just a little fuzzy and pokey.
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Hello! I am an Entomologist but I also love taking pictures. I always wish that I had a macro lens though for the tiny creatures. Has anyone here tried a macro lens on their phone’s camera?
Thanks!
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Hi, we do have a macro attachment that can be used on our phones but the magnification is not all that powerful and the phone had a hard time focusing when we tried to get real close. Hope this is helpful and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it. Hope you are having a great weekend.
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